 TIME (blog) | UK & World News: Sunday Times foreign correspondent Marie Colvin killed in ... Scottish Daily Record In her final dispatches, Ms Colvin sought to alert the world to the human tragedy unfolding in Homs, which has been subjected to repeated heavy bombardments by Assad's forces. She told the BBC yesterday: "I watched a little baby die today - absolutely ... Must-Reads From Around the World: February 22, 2012 A brave figure in the world's war zones 2 Western journalists killed in Syria |
 BBC News | Distant 'water-world' confirmed BBC News Astronomers have claimed the existence of a new class of planet: a "water-world" with a thick, steamy atmosphere. The exoplanet GJ 1214b, just 40 light-years away, is a so-called "Super Earth" - bigger than our planet, but smaller than gas giants such ... New 'water world' planet found by NASA Astronomers discover new type of planet – the water world Hubble's 'waterworld' discovery: A new type of planet |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | World stocks muted on China data, Greek debt fix San Francisco Chronicle By PAMELA SAMPSON, AP Business Writer World stocks were muted Wednesday as hopes of more steps to prop up China's growth were offset by pessimism over Europe's debt crisis. Benchmark oil hovered above $106 per barrel while the dollar rose against the ... WORLD FOREX: Euro Lacks Direction As Market Digests Greek Deal World stocks down despite deal to end Greek crisis World markets subdued on Greek bailout |
 Los Angeles Times | Ash Wednesday 2012: Lent begins around the world Washington Post From Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, global scenes of faith and tradition. Pope Benedict XVI attends a procession towards St. Sabina's church to celebrate the Ash Wednesday mass in Rome. Gregorio Borgia / AP The Rev. Fat Tuesday and Skinny Wednesday Lent begins today Catholics mark Ash Wednesday |
World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship ESPN Luke Donald (1) v. Ernie Els (16), 2:05 PM Adam Scott (2) leads Robert Rock (15), 1 up, thru 5 holes Jim Furyk (14) leads Dustin Johnson (3), 3 up, thru 10 holes KJ Choi (4) v. Kyle Stanley (13), 12:45 PM Brandt Snedeker (5) v. |
 gulfnews.com | World must pressure Israel to end 'administrative detention' scandal Ahram Online Just imagine how Jews in Israel and around the world would react if a Jew was held for 10 years in some country without charge or trial. Imagine how many American and European officials and statesmen would be enlisted to the cause. WORLD - News of the Day From Across the Globe Adnan wants to show world Israeli atrocities, wife says MK Tibi: Whole world supports Adnan |
 Sky News | World leaders seek 'second chance' for Somalia at London talks on fragile ... Washington Post Others suspect the attention of Clinton and world leaders is currently focused on more urgent troubles, including the crisis in Syria — which will be discussed in meetings on the sidelines of the conference. Somalia has had transitional ... 'The world's most failed state' Britain Urges World to Focus on Somalia World 'Must Share Blame For Somalia's Problems' |
 The Guardian (blog) | The Accenture World Match Play in Arizona: who will win, and why The Guardian (blog) With the first round of the Accenture World Match Play set to tee off, the old rule still applies – only a fool would try to predict the outcome of 32 matches involving 64 of the world's best golfers. So here goes. Don't mistake a soft home counties ... New World Order: In this format, these eight are matchless World Golf Championships Schedule for 2012 Rory McIlroy in push for golf's summit |
 Deccan Chronicle | FIH World League will replace Olympic, WC qualifiers Deccan Chronicle PTI In a major step aimed to promote the game among non-playing nations, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday announced its ambitious World League starting later this year, which will serve as a replacement for the qualification ... |
Big East enters a whole new world ESPN (blog) By Andrea Adelson The new look Big East gets its first go 'round without one of its marquee programs in a matter of weeks, entering a decidedly unfamiliar and uncertain era. With West Virginia gone, the Big East is left with just seven schools entering ... |
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